RCA DTC210 user manual Connections & Setup, Choose Your Connection, Insert the Access Card

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Connections & Setup

Choose Your Connection

How you connect your DIRECTV® HD Receiver to your TV or monitor depends on the jacks available on your TV or monitor. Please use the following chart to determine which kind of connection you should use based on the kind of input jacks your TV or monitor offers. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your HD Receiver. For more information about the relationship between jacks, cables and the quality of the signal you see on your monitor or TV, see the section on jacks and cables, starting on the next page.

If your monitor/TV has:

Use this connection:

Cables needed:

 

 

 

• DVI-HDTV input

CONNECTION 1

• Audio (one pair, RCA)

AND

• RGB input

(see pages 12 and 13)

• DVI-HDTV or RGB

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECTION 2

• Audio (one pair, RCA)

• Component video inputs

AND

(see pages 14 and 15)

 

• Component Video

 

 

 

 

 

Analog inputs only –

CONNECTION 3

• Audio (one pair, RCA)

• S-Video input

AND

(see pages 16 and 17)

• Composite video input

• S-Video or Composite Video

 

 

 

 

Pages 18 and 19 have instructions for optional connections between the HD Receiver and a VCR or digital audio receiver. Page 20 has instructions for setting up the RF remote and RF remote antenna that came with your HD Receiver. Pages 20 and 21 have instructions for setting up the HD Receiver to control your VCR (if you've connected one to your HD Receiver). Pages 10 and 11 offer a general overview of the jacks on the HD Receiver’s back panel.

Insert the Access Card

In order to view DIRECTV® programming, you need to insert the access card into your receiver. For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box.

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1.The ACCESS CARD slot is behind a flip-down door on the right side of the front panel of the HD receiver. To open this door, push firmly on the top right part of the door to unlatch it. Then, gently pull the door out and down. The front panel door will flip down.

Push here to unlatch the door

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2.Locate the ACCESS CARD slot.

3.Insert the access card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing away from you.

4.Close the flip-down door.

The access card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider.

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Contents Directv HD Receiver User’s Manual Personnel Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions High definition broadcast copyright limitations Trademark and copyright statementsMacrovision Information Program Recording RestrictionsTable of Contents Digital TV Atsc Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HdtvWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Analog TV NtscVideo output options Resolution and interlacingSwitch set to Jacks will output IntroductionTVs showing 169 programs Source Signal Monitor Format OptionsAspect ratio TVs showing 43 programs Dolby DigitalMake strong connections Protect your components from power surgesThings to Consider Before Making Connections Protect your components from overheatingIf your monitor/TV has Use this connection Cables needed Connections & SetupInsert the Access Card Choose Your ConnectionJacks and cables Installing the batteries in the remote controlUse with audio cables for the audio signal Connect a phone line to the HD Receiver Connect the satellite signal to the HD ReceiverOptional Connect an off-air signal to the HD Receiver Connect a cable signal if available to the HD ReceiverFor most RCA, GE or Proscan monitors or TVs To watch the Directv HD Receiver on your monitor or TVGo to Video Line Input VariationsConnections & Setup Connections & Setup Basic Analog Connection Coaxial Cable Connection 3 Directv HD Receiver + Analog TV/MonitorGood Analog Connection Composite Video Connections & Setup Cables Audio/Video 2 sets and Coaxial Optional ConnectionsOptional Connection 1 Directv HD Receiver + VCR To set the Digital Audio preference Setting the Digital Audio formatCable Either Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Making the ConnectionOptional Connection 3 RF Remote Antenna Connection Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control SensorUsing Your Component To enable the RF remoteTo Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Setting up the VCR controlTurning on your receiver for the first time Adjusting the satellite dishAcquiring the correct dish pointing angles To check your satellite signal strength Checking the satellite signal strengthTo set the dish type manually Setting the dish type manuallyUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type To start the System Test UpgradesTesting the Directv HD Receiver Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Setting up local networks programming schedulesTo set up the Local Network Programming menu option Activating your Directv account Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control If the component you want to control does turn off Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchTo Operate the Component Using Direct EntryOperating Other Components Modes of OperationTo change the Satellite Receiver’s RF Code Changing the RF Remote Control CodeControlling a Second RCA Satellite Receiver VCR Codes Code ListsTV Codes Components DVD CodesAudio Receivers RCA & Dimensia AudioInformation icons Getting info on the program youre watchingChannel Banner Program Detail Screen actions Special FeaturesProgram Detail Screen Full Channel BannerGrid Guide Finding out what’s on the Program GuidesTypes of Guides Surf GuideTo set the default Guide style Setting the default Guide styleUsing the Surf Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid Guide Using the Grid GuideViewing the guide for a different time Tuning to a channel with the Grid GuideSwitching to another guide style Viewing a category of programs in the guide Getting around in the Logo Guide Using the Logo GuideDisplaying and clearing the Logo Guide Searching for programs in the guide Switching to another guide styleTuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Searching by Category Searching by Credits, Title, or TextScheduling program reminders and recording timers To order a pay per view program Pay per view programsIdentifying and ordering pay per view programs Reviewing your pay per view purchasesViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchaseTo change the audio format for a program you are watching Changing the User settingChoosing an alternate audio format for a program Exiting a Screen Using the Menu SystemMain Menu items Displaying Program Guides Using the Menu SystemProgram Guide ProfilesEditing channel lists Editing user profile namesTo edit a channel list Setting rating limitsTV-G Setting the rating limits for TV programsAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting rating limits for moviesSetting the current user profile Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the screen color and translucency To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemPurchases Setting system preferencesReading your mail To set the Screen Format preference Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesSetting the screen format Setting the closed caption options Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar boxTo set the Default Audio preference Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference To set a default screen color and translucencyReviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Identifying callers To turn the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Reviewing your Caller ID listTo turn on the Auto Resolution feature Setting the Local Time optionsAuto Resolution Detection To center the receiver’s picture on your monitor’s screen Installing a new Access CardViewing information on automatic system upgrades Centering the Directv HD Receiver’s pictureTroubleshooting Additional Information Front panel controls and lights Back Panel Switches and Input/Output Jacks Additional Information FCC Customer Information Directv HD Receiver Specifications RCA Satellite Product System or Receiver Limited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty How state law relates to warrantyOptical Digital Audio cables Accessory InformationHow To Order Standard Audio/Video cable withAtsc IndexTocom Thomson IncNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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